An agricultural drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used in agriculture operations, mostly in yield optimization by monitoring crop growth, aerial seeding and crop protection. Agricultural drones provide information on crop growth stages, crop health, and soil variations. Multispectral sensors are used on agricultural drones to image electromagnetic radiation beyond the visible spectrum, including near-infrared and short-wave infrared. Agricultural UAVs are often fitted with spray equipment for pesticide application.
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- Pesticide application in the context of Pesticide drift
Pesticide application in the context of Pesticide drift
Pesticide drift, also known as spray drift, is the unintentional diffusion of pesticides toward nontarget species. It is one of the most negative effects of pesticide application. Drift can damage human health, environment, and crops. Together with runoff and leaching, drift is a mechanism for agricultural pollution. Some drift results from contamination of sprayer tanks.
Farmers struggle to minimize pesticide drift and remain productive. Research continues on developing pesticides that are more selective, but the current pesticides have been highly optimized.
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